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Obverse Description
Christian Gobrecht's portrait of Liberty is surrounded by 13 stars with the date centered at the bottom.
Reverse Description
Heraldic eagle holding arrows and branch in its claws is centered in the design with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * @ 2 1/2 D. around the periphery. Mintmark (if any) is located under the eagle's claws.
Catalog Information
GSID:
8334
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1840
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 2 1/2 D.
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
4.18 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1344 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.121 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
18
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1840-D
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Dahlonega
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
3,532
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7719
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Coin Value History
1840-D $2 1/2 MS
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1840-D $2 1/2 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS62 |
|
$173,000 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $144,000 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 1840-1907 MS [Type]
![Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 1840-1907 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/auctions_stacksbowers_com_lots_view_3_lyaf8-0.20200710200900176.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $569 – $26,000
1840 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $779 – $44,000
1840-C $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $1,800 – $30,000
1840-O $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $609 – $42,500
1841 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $125,000 – $336,000
1841-C $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $2,000 – $62,400
1841-D $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $3,600 – $86,400
1842 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $2,000 – $50,000
1842-C $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $1,650 – $120,000
1842-D $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $2,400 – $54,000
1842-O $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $609 – $48,000
1843 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $589 – $20,000
1843-C $2 1/2 Large Date MS
Worth: $1,300 – $42,000
1843-C $2 1/2 Small Date MS
Worth: $2,250 – $39,000
1843-D $2 1/2 Small D MS
Worth: $1,450 – $36,000
1840-D $2 1/2 VF30 PCGS. Winter 1-A....
$6,600
1840-D $2 1/2 PCGS VF20 ex: D.L. Hansen
$6,225
1840-D $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. Variety 1-A. ...
$14,400
1840-D $2 1/2 XF40 NGC. Variety 1-B. ...
$8,400
1840-D $2 1/2 -- Damaged -- ANACS. XF45 Details. Mintage 3,532....
$2,160
1840-D $2 1/2 NGC AU55
$15,250
1840-D $2 1/2 -- Mount Removed -- ANACS. VF35 Details. Mintage 3,532. ...
$4,080
1840-D $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. Variety 1-A. ...
$28,200
1840-D $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. Variety 1-A. ...
$10,575
$2,106
1840-D $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. Variety 1-A. Struck from a perfect reverse die without cracks, and extremely rare as such. This is ...
$74,750
1840-D $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. Variety 1-B. This is an outstanding coin for the collector who appreciates eye appeal, quality and...
$19,550
1840-D $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. Variety 1-A. (per Doug Winter's ...
$27,600
1840-D $2 1/2 VF30 PCGS. Variety 1-A. ...
$4,600
1840-D $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. Variety 1-B. ...
$31,200
1840-D $2 1/2 XF40 NGC. Variety 1-B. ...
$8,050
1840-D $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. Variety 1-A. ...
$5,319
1840-D $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. Variety 1-A. ...
$11,162
1840-D $2 1/2 VF35 NGC. Variety 1-A. ...
$4,700
1840-D $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. ...
$6,934
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